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Adoption of meeting agenda
Council moved to adopt the evening agenda as presented. Motion by Vice Mayor Slotin; second by Council Member Hooten. Vote: unanimous.

Consent agenda
The council approved all items on the consent calendar in a single motion. Motion by Vice Mayor Slotin; seconded by Council Member Downey. Vote: unanimous.

Ordinance No. 282‑2025 (fire mitigation fee collection)
The council approved Ordinance No. 282‑2025, amending Section 3‑5.6 of the Clear Lake Municipal Code to allow the Lake County Fire Protection District to collect fire mitigation impact fees and to access a 2% administrative fee. Motion by Council Member Jessica Downey; second by Vice Mayor Slotin. Vote: unanimous.

Cal Cities delegate designation
The council designated Mayor Kramer as the city's voting delegate to the League of California Cities annual conference, with Council Member Hooten as first alternate and Council Member Downey as second alternate. Motion by Vice Mayor Slotin; second by Council Member Hooten. Vote: unanimous.

Notes: Several items were discussed at length (notably animal care and control services) but procurement and ordinance votes were recorded as above. The council used a mix of formal roll‑call votes and consensus direction for administrative next steps (for example, RFP development for animal services was directed by consensus rather than by recorded roll‑call).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Regular Meeting August 21, 2025 6:00 PM","oneSentenceSummary","At its Aug. 21 meeting the Clear Lake City Council adopted the meeting agenda and consent calendar, approved Ordinance No. 282‑2025 (fire fee collection), and designated voting delegates for the League of California Cities conference; all roll‑call votes recorded were unanimous.","taxTitle","Clearlake, Lake County, California","taxId",79398,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6588434,"Council approves ordinance letting Lake County Fire District collect fire mitigation fees",193,2444000,2637000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5654006-1c464cf2cdb3b4d1108239260b6723e1&start=2444&end=2637","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5654006-1c464cf2cdb3b4d1108239260b6723e1/thumbnail_2444000.jpg","/articles/6588434/Clearlake/Lake-County/California/Council-approves-ordinance-letting-Lake-County-Fire-District-collect-fire-mitigation-fees","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6588434-08efbd49209b8f97410f930acb02a960/orig.mp4?Expires=1770954785&Signature=cmP2pXbXg58jQpgwU6qm1VSyY35UfuEZr5zWSZHgDzL0I7OAR9RB4xlNGtixa50c28MTWkn~xQ7k6SAXa9AFlE~00ueu1fbO4IeMYsPSHq1r9rQ2yHnR0pf6ZhrLFbZ3n9Ht3ZRwFanuHDqHtSjfGUN4-~1Qpi32rF0IaxIxVWtioaNIMjLSZWwWyYLmhw2VgvcrAvqJGNo6Ak5Z0Oi8GF7nD97jFTSH8cgDkyez2~TleY3~0j~izWTeN1vXx30LcLLSk7Bwzcd9-NYaX4WOnBCuUR2kYsurI8GT3xsZt3g3KAVB80QATq269ULEZ3kRSeOkqCNgYbdwP7OvMuuXEw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Clear Lake — The City Council voted unanimously on Aug. 21 to approve Ordinance No. 282‑2025, amending Section 3‑5.6 of the Clear Lake Municipal Code to clarify that the Lake County Fire Protection District will collect residential and development fire mitigation impact fees.

Staff said the change responds to a request from fire chiefs who asked that the district rather than the city collect the fees. City Manager Alan Flora told the council he reviewed the language with the district chief, who supported the amendment, and noted the ordinance clarifies that the district would be allowed access to the 2 percent administrative fee previously directed by the council.

Resident Margaret Garcia offered public support during the hearing, saying the change “makes perfect sense” and expressing concern that alternative arrangements would divert funds.

Council Member Jessica Downey moved to approve Ordinance No. 282‑2025; Vice Mayor Slotin seconded the motion. The council’s recorded vote was unanimous.

Why it matters: The amendment shifts collection responsibility to the local fire district, ensuring funds intended for fire mitigation go to the agency charged with those services. The ordinance implements a policy direction the council discussed at a prior meeting and codifies administrative fee access for the district.

Ending note: City staff said they had consulted with district staff during drafting and were prepared to implement the administrative changes after the ordinance adoption.","Clear Lake City Council adopted Ordinance No. 282‑2025 to amend city code so the Lake County Fire Protection District may collect fire mitigation impact fees and retain a 2% administrative fee.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6588438,"Clear Lake council orders RFP for animal services after terminating North Bay contract; public urges spay‑neuter clinic and no‑kill conditions",2341,2855000,5196000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5654006-1c464cf2cdb3b4d1108239260b6723e1&start=2855&end=5196","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5654006-1c464cf2cdb3b4d1108239260b6723e1/thumbnail_2855000.jpg","/articles/6588438/Clearlake/Lake-County/California/Clear-Lake-council-orders-RFP-for-animal-services-after-terminating-North-Bay-contract-public-urges-spayneuter-clinic-and-nokill-conditions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6588438-96afe5e39cdb9b4ae361773b9623f2e2/orig.mp4?Expires=1770954785&Signature=fOSH3vMi44BKX6YvRQaNMqjNCr5ZXkt9a16lwwOn8T2rC73WZQC~57FQbS0GzKkBbPNLuss1jrSBevxddzzb36oQql49Fln4OwVVpwnqY2mjcOqUiKs3mepe~pJtcmxx9wlwXPpaslvEqM7-GhpCNFxQ6Q9OeCgPTDxesh43mhM50kY3mMPBMagxuxzTqH92PY-T2wHUTMafAVihA~NUgVnHiHj51QaHztWbEwnRYDdHkSNBoCeISgT8YwBzJE1n9ymVBcuT46nSeYQ6jVIwKOdYm1fns1tiSxmLnw4GgrLMdso8ZvqDEi6VoyS4lwxaHoV3pvALrJSnoLOTY5QdYg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Clear Lake — The City Council directed the city manager on Aug. 21 to prepare a request for proposals to replace the current animal care and control contract after announcing a termination notice to North Bay Animal Services earlier this month.

City Manager Alan Flora told the council that the council issued a notice of termination to North Bay Animal Services on Aug. 15; under the contract's six‑month notice period the formal handoff was described in staff comments as expected in early February. Flora presented a draft timeline that would bring a proposed RFP to the council on Sept. 4, release the RFP about Sept. 11, allow roughly 30 days for proposals, proceed with proposal review through October and November, and aim for contract approval Dec. 4 with a transition into January and February.

The council gave direction by consensus for staff to develop the RFP and to involve two council members in drafting and review. Council Member Jessica Downey was specifically named as one of those two members; council members also discussed having a regional distribution for the solicitation. Flora said the RFP would be brought back to the council for approval before release.

Why it matters: The city has relied on a contract provider to pick up animals, operate shelters and manage adoptions and fosters. Residents and volunteers told the council that local capacity for spay‑and‑neuter services is limited and that changes at the shelter level affect large numbers of animals and volunteers.

Public comment at length centered on shelter practices, capacity, and access to low‑cost sterilization. Multiple residents and volunteers urged the council to require, or strongly consider, no‑kill policies and to include continuity of employment for current shelter staff in the RFP evaluation. Danielle, who identified herself as a North Bay Animal Services staff member, called for patience and rehabilitation for animals and said, “I do not believe in euthanizing animals simply because they have quirks or behavioral challenges. We don't treat people that way.” Julia, who identified herself as an officer with North Bay Animal Services, said the shelter had reduced kennel use and that some dogs spend long periods in care while staff rehabilitate them: “We've had him probably about a year, and it took us maybe 6 months to get him adoptable.”

Residents and volunteers asked the council to include provisions in the RFP for a spay‑and‑neuter clinic or funding assistance and for clearer supervisory presence at the shelter. Several speakers said cost is a barrier — one resident contrasted $40–$60 neuters elsewhere with local costs “$600” for some dogs — and urged the city to find funding or partners to lower those prices. Barbara Stubblefield asked whether continuing employment could be a contingency in the RFP for current shelter staff; the city manager said employment considerations would be part of the solicitation’s evaluation criteria.

Council members and staff also discussed governance details for the proposal review: Flora recommended a review committee that would include staff and two council representatives and a scoring matrix for proposals; council members discussed whether to include public representatives on the committee.

The council did not take a binding vote to award a contract at the meeting; it authorized staff by consensus to draft and return an RFP and timeline as described. Council members and staff noted timelines were approximate and subject to change based on responses and negotiations.

Shelter data cited in the meeting: a staff member identified as a lieutenant reported 256 intakes to date this year, 253 animals leaving the shelter (47 rescues, 181 returned to owner, 24 adopted, and 1 euthanized), for a stated release rate of about 99.27 percent. The current shelter population was reported as 60 dogs (58 adults and 2 puppies), compared with the prior month of 52 adults and 6 puppies.

Next steps: Staff will draft the RFP and return it to the council for approval at a future meeting; staff recommended that two council members work with the city manager to prepare the draft.

Ending note: Speakers on both sides of the debate urged collaboration among the city, volunteers and regional partners to expand spay‑and‑neuter access, grow foster networks and clarify operational leadership at the shelter.","After notifying North Bay Animal Services of contract termination, the Clear Lake City Council gave staff direction by consensus to develop a request for proposals to run animal care and control services. Dozens of residents urged greater spay‑and‑neuter access, preservation of current staff jobs and consideration of no‑kill provisions.","actionData","errors"]

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